Module 1 Notes
  • Write a short definition for the each of the following:
    • Open Educational Resources (OER) : Online materials free for everyone to use in the field of education.
    • Open Source: Software that is intended to be freely shared.
    • Copyright :Gives creators of original works exclusive rights and protections.
    • Intellectual Property Rights: inventions of the mind used in commerce such as literary works.
    • Creative Commons: Nonprofit free legal tools that allow creators to have more freedom in allowing others to use their work or change their level of copyright.
    • Public Domain : Works that are not restricted by copyright due to copyright expiration or the creator surrendered copyright protection.
    • CC Licenses : Simple standardized way for individuals or companies to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. 3 layer design.
    • Curriki:A website where educators share curriculum.
    • Thinkfinity: A website for educators to get high quality teaching materials, share materials in an online community. Interactive sites for parents and children for at home. Professional development for educators.
    • Connexions:Education materials organized by modules for people to share.
    • P2PU:Peers learn about a particular topic and give feedback to each other. Individual and group work.
    • EPICEd:Technology-enabled learning community for educators to gain resources.
    • 21st Century Skills: STudent Outcomes and support systems in the 4 C's and 3R's, as well as in technology and life ansd skils.
    • Wiki:Free database where users can create and edit webpage content.
    • Merlot: Multimedia website for learning and teaching online courses for educators.
    • Blog: A personal diary or way to communicate thoughts and ideas to the rest of the world. It can be anything you want it to be.

Module 2 Notes
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Module 3 Notes
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Module 4 Notes
  • Repost the link to your Google Docs Web Resource List
  • Post the link to your lesson plan.
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